Vatican Museums with St. Peter’s Basilica small group tour

Embark on guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a small group of up to 20 people. With priority access, you can delve straight into exploring these historic sites. Discover fascinating tales about the characters that walked these corridors. Your guide will escort you to the Vatican Gardens balcony for your initial view of St. Peter's Basilica's majestic dome before strolling through the Pinecone Courtyard, home to ancient statues and contemporary sculptures.To reach the Chapel, your guide will navigate you along the Hall of Maps, through the Gallery of Tapestries and into the Gallery of Candelabra. These masterpieces will spring to life as you listen to your guide's commentary via your dedicated audio earpiece. At the Sistine Chapel, take a moment to appreciate the intricate details adorning the walls and ceilings.After immersing yourself in the chapel's rich Renaissance history, use your skip-the-line access to enter St. Peter's Basilica. Here, you'll encounter Michelangelo's Pietá, a poignant depiction of Mary. After this, feel free to linger inside St. Peter's Basilica to further explore this awe-inspiring church or step outside to St. Peter's Square to admire Bernini's optical illusion and the Basilica's façade.In just a span of three hours, you'll be introduced to the artistic treasures of the Vatican in a relaxed and enjoyable way.